Studies in special education B
Lecturer-in-charge to be advised
12 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
*
Prohibition: GED0136
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have developed advanced knowledge, skills and competence in the field of special education; a critical approach to knowledge in the field of special education; appropriate attitudes towards individuals with special needs; increased professional competence.
Synopsis This subject focuses on the education of students with special needs in segregated and integrated settings. Topics covered will include the origins and scope of special education, basic concepts and definitions, the educational consequences of individual differences, curriculum planning and innovations, instructional planning and arrangement and the delivery of special services. Opportunities will be provided for in-depth study of selected topics. Students will be required to read widely and to participate in regular lecture-discussions and practical sessions.
Assessment Essay (3000 words): 60%
* Examination (3 hours): 40%
Recommended texts
Ashman A and Elkins J Educating children with special needs Prentice-Hall, 1990
Auditor General Special report No. 17. Integrated education for children with disabilities 1992
Booth T and Potts P Integrating special education Blackwell, 1983
Cole P and Chan L Methods and strategies for special education Prentice-Hall, 1990
Crealock C and Bachor D Instructional strategies for students with special needs Allyn and Bacon, 1995
de Lemos M M Schooling for students with disabilities DEET, 1994
Department of Education Victoria Companion to the English course advice for students with disabilities and impairments Dept Educ. Vic., 1996
Department of Education Victoria Guidelines for implementing the curriculum and standards framework for students with disabilities and impairments Dept Educ. Vic.,1994
Westwood P Commonsense methods for children with special needs Routledge, 1993
Worley M, Bailey D and Sugai G Effective teaching: Principles and procedures of applied behaviour analysis with exceptional students Allyn and Bacon, 1988
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